War has been a major influence on the town of Reading since it was founded by invading Danes in c.870.
Join us on this walk and find out Reading's role in;
The English Civil War - the Siege of Reading and Battle of Caversham
The Glorious Revolution - the Battle of Broad Street
The Napoleonic Wars
Anglo-Afghan War
World War 1
World War 2
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